‘Padma Shri’ Sulagitti Narasamma passes away
Bengaluru, December 25: Padmashree Sulagitti Narasamma who was suffering from age related health problems, passed away at BGS Global Hospital in the city on Tuesday. She was 98.
Hailed from Krishnapura in Pavagada taluk in Tumakur district, Narasamma was an expert midwife in a time when there were no hospitals and doctors.
In her lifetime, she has performed more than 1500 traditional deliveries. She was a boon for rural pregnant women of the region.
Considering her tireless service in deprived regions of Karnataka, the Central government has honoured Narasamma with prestigious civilian award ‘Padma Shri’ in 2018.
various organizations have honoured Narasamma for her contributions to the healthcare in rural areas, . She received D. Devaraj Urs award in 2012, Kittur Rani Chennamma award in 2013, lifetime national award, Kannada Rajyotsav award and other awards. In 2018, Tumakur university conferred honorary doctorate award on Narasamma.
She was treated in Siddaganga hospital in Tumakur for respiratory and lungs related problems. She was given tracheostomy treatment. Since her condition was critical, she was admitted to BGS hospital in Bengaluru.
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ISRO, TIFR sign MoU for collaboration in space science, tech, exploration
Bengaluru (PTI): In a landmark event for India's space exploration programme, ISRO on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TIFR for scientific collaboration in the domain of space science, technology, and exploration, the space agency said.
The signing ceremony took place at ISRO Headquarters here, and was presided over by the space agency's Chairman V Narayanan.
In a statement, ISRO said that this event marks a historical milestone, as it establishes the formal framework for scientific collaboration between ISRO and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, organisations that have shared an "umbilical" relationship in space sciences for over several decades.
"While TIFR played a critical role in the formative days of the Indian space programme through early balloon experiments and mission-specific partnerships like AstroSat, this MoU provides a structured multi-year collaboration in ground and space-based scientific exploration of the outer space," the space agency said.
ISRO Chairman Narayanan in his presidential address stated that this MoU bridges a critical gap in the formal framework for science collaboration.
He highlighted that India is entering an era where science extends to exoplanetary study and the development of several national capabilities.
Collaboration between ISRO and TIFR would facilitate the materialisation of the nation's target to achieve excellence in space science in the global arena.
Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary, ISRO recalled TIFR's role as the "cradle of Indian space scientists," noting its pivotal contributions to the early day's of the country's space programme, which paved the way to TIFR's contributions to the AstroSat mission.
Jayaram Chengalur, Director, TIFR emphasised that the institute will leverage national space and ground-based technological capabilities to propose projects that translate fundamental scientific knowledge into tangible advancements aligned with national initiatives.
According to ISRO, this partnership significantly enhances India's might in space exploration by fostering a seamless pipeline between academic excellence and space infrastructure. By co-developing indigenous hardware and joint testing facilities, the MoU reduces dependency on foreign entities.
Furthermore, this collaboration ensures that joint activities will place India at the forefront of global fundamental space science, it added.
